Arun Associates

  A building defect is an issue with a building - it could be a defect in the building's design, or could be due to the use of sub-standard materials, or could arise due to non-compliance with the regulations. It could also be the result of the contractor and his team who constructed the building. It is no big surprise that building defects can lead to potential problems in the future, some of which could be fatal. A building defect report is a document that contains a detailed analysis of the defects in the property under question.  When is the report useful? When a full building survey is out of the question, the building defect report c an be quite handy. It is usually required when you are buying a property. However, if you are staying in a building and there are reasons to believe that there are potential defects in the structure, you can get the report prepared. Besides structural and design defects, the report also points out infestations, cracks, dampness, rot, d...

It is common for buildings – new constructions as well as existing ones to develop defects. The presence of defects can have dire consequences. This is especially true in new constructed buildings where defects during hand-over or after possession are detected. In the UK market, the prevalence of new residential constructions having defects is quite common. Hence, a detailed building defect report is required to be prepared. This where building surveyors from London will get involved to carry out exhaustive inspection of the place and prepare a professional report about the defects, cause of defects and the cost to rectify the same. Since defects can be visible as well as invisible to the naked eyes, it is important to involve experts to survey the building. Remember, substandard advice or reporting can prove to be extremely expensive and may have fatal repercussions in the future. Experienced and trained surveyors are required who will prepare an impartial and true report. ...